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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,973.82, 13,460.74 and 4,042.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,973.82, 13,460.74 and 4,042.54 is: 6,063.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,973.82 : 13,460.74 = 4,042.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,973.82/13,460.74 = 4,042.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,973.82x = 13,460.74 × 4,042.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,973.82x = 54,415,579.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,415,579.88/8,973.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,063.81

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